New Router time

Dave85 · 19 Dec 2010 at 02:20

I am now fed up with my DIR 655 its been solid as a rock for a few years but now thanks to the cold temps of the attic and then the hot summers its on its way out. Drops all the time requiring me to go switch the fuse downstairs to reset it or climb in the attic. Only does it when pushing it with newsgroups.

Budget of around £125 tops. Need N wireless for a desktop and 2 ps3 gigabit for the lan ports and prefer gigabit wan aswell. Do not want another Dlink if can be avoided.

Any suggestions

Aberfala · 19 Dec 2010 at 09:51

Have a look at the Linksys E2000, I got one to replace the DLink router that came with my Virgin broadband as it kept dropping PC's off my network, I think due to a DHCP problem and it's been rock solid.

The E2000 should fit all your needs and is available for less than £80. There's also the E3000 which is closer to your top end budget and has other bells and whistles.

Mp4 · 19 Dec 2010 at 10:31

Also looking for a stable fast router with good wireless range

Have a Netgear atm DGN2000

Dave85 · 19 Dec 2010 at 11:02

Thanks for the suggestion was looking at the linksys will check a few reviews worried about internal antennas though as my router goes in the attic needs to reach down 2 floors the dlink to give it fair share gets 59% of its signal down there but has 3 directional antennas.